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. >> and japan's nuclear crisis. has it become another chernoble? has it become another chernoble? >> mmm. ahh. yeah. bacon. come celebrate bonalia! only at denny's. america's diner is always open. >>> president obama said america had a responsibility to act against muammar gaddafi. the president's address this afternoon outlined u.s. involvement in the military attacks against libyan forces. and mark matthews is here now with reaction from bay area members of congress. >> yes this, evening the president laid out reasons for attacking the forces in libya and says nato will take over liedership wednesday, but questions about how the united states will get out remain. after a week of bombing of libyan ground forces and antiaircraft, the president laid out reasons for going in. >> when our interests and values are at stake there is a responsibility to achblgt -- act that. is what happened in libya. >> he said the bombing of the forces prevented a slaughter in benghazi. >> gaddafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. comparing them to rats. and threatened to go door to do
. >> and japan's nuclear crisis. has it become another chernoble? has it become another chernoble? >> mmm. ahh. yeah. bacon. come celebrate bonalia! only at denny's. america's diner is always open. >>> president obama said america had a responsibility to act against muammar gaddafi. the president's address this afternoon outlined u.s. involvement in the military attacks against libyan forces. and mark matthews is here now with reaction from bay area members of congress....
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and there is a lot of family and friends that are in japan. he wanted to help. >> i texted the number the american red cross had and there is a code that said donate. >> the law student made a donation and then went further, researched how money is getting to japan. >> this turns out there is a 30-90 day delay because the cell phone bill needs to get paid first. >> but that is not what happened in haiti. that he agreed to front money right away. >> there is a ongoing relationship with mobile companies and they are on a regular day-to-day case, they do wait until the individuals pay their phone bills. >> a spokeswoman says an exception was made for haiti because there were many donations. >> that to me is ridiculous. there is urgency. >> deciding to start an online petition, tens of thousands signed it, caught attention of senator boxer who today called on the companies to expedite donations to japan as a direct result of the petition. >> this is one of the situations where the victims need the money now and there is a delay that doesn't help.
and there is a lot of family and friends that are in japan. he wanted to help. >> i texted the number the american red cross had and there is a code that said donate. >> the law student made a donation and then went further, researched how money is getting to japan. >> this turns out there is a 30-90 day delay because the cell phone bill needs to get paid first. >> but that is not what happened in haiti. that he agreed to front money right away. >> there is a...
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and nuclear engineers showed why it's impossible for fuel rods in japan to catch on fire. this is a piece just like those found in japanese reactor cords. hotter than it could ever get inside of the core. and if this burnt, nuclear fuel would send huge amounts of radioactive part cells into the atmosphere. >> worse to have it on fire. the fire, smoke becomes a way to spread material inside. >> the test proved the rods, while suffering some damage works not catch on fire. and there is another layer of protection, pools of water and chernyobl had graphite autographite and coal can burn violent f you have a fire this is distributing radioactive part cell autos japanese reactors, if the water cooled and moderated core. there is nothing burned in there. >> the results of the water samples gathered today will take days for them to analyze. they should be in next week. >> and red cross says it's collected $64 million in donations for victims in japan. $2 million coming in through text donations from cell phones, today, senator boxer called on p pps to send those donations to the
and nuclear engineers showed why it's impossible for fuel rods in japan to catch on fire. this is a piece just like those found in japanese reactor cords. hotter than it could ever get inside of the core. and if this burnt, nuclear fuel would send huge amounts of radioactive part cells into the atmosphere. >> worse to have it on fire. the fire, smoke becomes a way to spread material inside. >> the test proved the rods, while suffering some damage works not catch on fire. and there...
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. >> and there are dozens of workers back in california tonight from japan. about 500 people arrived today in fairfield after leaving the quake ravaged country and say they have mixed feelings about leaving. >> we kind of donated our refrigerator to some local japanese families on the way out of the door. >> electricity in our area, they're doing blackouts to preserve energy. we're taking a lot of people on base from the earthquake taking them into their homes. making sure they're taken care of. >> today's flights are the first of 20 planned between tuesday and sunday. the pentagon says the departure of the families will help reduce the demand for food, water and fuel in japan. hundreds of thousands of japanese citizens remain in desperate need of supply autos consumer news stim tonight. it's a problem you don't want to have when you get to the airport. >> and in this store they measure from here to here that. is no good. >> and next, why you may want to double check the size of your luggage before heading out on your next trip. >>> fees airlines charge for e
. >> and there are dozens of workers back in california tonight from japan. about 500 people arrived today in fairfield after leaving the quake ravaged country and say they have mixed feelings about leaving. >> we kind of donated our refrigerator to some local japanese families on the way out of the door. >> electricity in our area, they're doing blackouts to preserve energy. we're taking a lot of people on base from the earthquake taking them into their homes. making sure...
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. >> disturbing radiation lead reedings from japan. the water is now too risky to drink. >> and this homeless veteran was singled out today by senator barbara boxer. stay with us. >>> it looked like a win-win for twitter and the city of san francisco is becoming more complicated tonight. the mayor and other officials are offering the company a big tax break but critics including other businesses are objecting. abc 7 reports. >> this san francisco grocery store owner does not consider herself an activist. she came to city hall to speak out against the proposed tax cut for twitter. small business association tells us members are split. >> in this city that run the engine of the city. >> there are two of the good life stores in san francisco. and the owners say they pay $30,000 a year in payroll taxes. >> if i pay my taxes i don't know why twitter can't pay its tax autos supervisors considering a measure to eliminate the payroll tax up to six years on any new jobs. and if this relok indicates to an empty building. the incentive would appl
. >> disturbing radiation lead reedings from japan. the water is now too risky to drink. >> and this homeless veteran was singled out today by senator barbara boxer. stay with us. >>> it looked like a win-win for twitter and the city of san francisco is becoming more complicated tonight. the mayor and other officials are offering the company a big tax break but critics including other businesses are objecting. abc 7 reports. >> this san francisco grocery store owner...
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to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown and crews are working to try and reconnect four of the six reactors to japan's power grid by today or tomorrow. and abc's diana avlear has more. >> remembering all they have lost fighting to keep what they have left. the japanese people came together in a moment of silence friday at the hour the earthquake staggered their nation one week ago and prayed for their dead. for the living the struggle is just beginning. fire trucks hosed down crippled nuclear reactors for a second day at the fukushima complex. and continued to risk their lives in the process. like these firemen who volunteered for the job. some plant workers recall the a
to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown and crews are working to try and reconnect four of the six reactors to japan's power grid by today or...
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one of japan's many nuclear plants is a full >> death toll from japan's zeg 8.9 earthquake is growing by the hour. official numbers show 413 people are dead 800 others are missing and 1100 have been injured in the most powerful earthquake in recorded history for japan. >> and the nuclear safety commission says a meltdown is possible at a damaged nuclear power plant. >> travelers trying to get to japan waited today to catch a flight out of san francisco international. >> and the tsunami from the quake damaged boats and docks in sanity creates with remarkable force. in japan the prime minister is sending in 50,000 troops to help with rescue efforts. >> it's been 25 hours since the powerful quake rocked japan and released the tsunami that swallowed parts of the country. >> it's already saturday in japan and the sun rose in the morning it revealed the devastating impact. countless cities decimated by fire and flooding. it splintered buildings setting tons of debris over open fields and made a toxic soup some of it on fire. >> some workers managed to flee but others remained trapped on cit
one of japan's many nuclear plants is a full >> death toll from japan's zeg 8.9 earthquake is growing by the hour. official numbers show 413 people are dead 800 others are missing and 1100 have been injured in the most powerful earthquake in recorded history for japan. >> and the nuclear safety commission says a meltdown is possible at a damaged nuclear power plant. >> travelers trying to get to japan waited today to catch a flight out of san francisco international. >>...
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people who wept back to japan and taught over there. he learned a lot from them as well and how they operate. so the most important thing is approximately this type of training really it doesn't matter where you are from. when a country has a disaster or terrorist e.coli haven't it's about training to do the most good as quickly as you ca can. that's a shared at any rate that we all we all want to be good at. so this international sharing of information and skills is really important for all of us to get better at what we are doing. >>fá absolutely. harold we really appreciate your time this evening. >> stay on line if you tonight mind we'll move on. we have another resource in menlo park. >> david i'mer with u.s. gs in menlo park on the line for us now. squiz. >> they are taking in the estimate that they see from the inundays in japan is whether height on deep ocean buoy and the amplitude of the wave once it reaches hawaii. normally they try to keep that information to a minimum until they get into a 3 hour window from hawaii. that po
people who wept back to japan and taught over there. he learned a lot from them as well and how they operate. so the most important thing is approximately this type of training really it doesn't matter where you are from. when a country has a disaster or terrorist e.coli haven't it's about training to do the most good as quickly as you ca can. that's a shared at any rate that we all we all want to be good at. so this international sharing of information and skills is really important for all of...
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>> alan: a fresh threat of another nuclear explosion in japan, and soldiers search for >> alan: an explosion at a nuclear power plant is captured on camera. a top official believes a partial meltdown is underway. authorities are now evacuating 170,000 people within a 12-mile radius of the reactor. 753 people are confirmed today from the earthquake and tsunami, but that figure is expected to rise with some 10,000 people unaccounted for in one city. the japanese have raised the magnitude from 8.9 to 9.0. but the main concern is there's a partial nuclear melt down tonight at the talk seem -- >> reporter: officials have admitted a partial meltdown has occurred and radiation has been released in the fa simple. officials -- facility. officials have been trying to cool the fuel rods. a total meltdown raises the possibility of what has only been hypothetical until now, china syndrome. officials have revealed a partial meltdown of the rods has occurred according to the nuclear industry safety agency. the number one reactor has reached the level four on the event scale. the scale has a range of to 7.
>> alan: a fresh threat of another nuclear explosion in japan, and soldiers search for >> alan: an explosion at a nuclear power plant is captured on camera. a top official believes a partial meltdown is underway. authorities are now evacuating 170,000 people within a 12-mile radius of the reactor. 753 people are confirmed today from the earthquake and tsunami, but that figure is expected to rise with some 10,000 people unaccounted for in one city. the japanese have raised the...
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this is japan then and japan today. a child then and a child today. as this generation of japanese say, there is a different kind of strength you learn after you survive something terrible. and, of course, so many americans coming in to help with the rescue tonight. that's "world news" from japan. don't forget, we're always online at abcnews.com. and "nightline" will be here later tonight. we hope you have a really good evening. and we'll see all of you back in america. >> today is the due date for pge. the outty turns over records on the pipeline, leaving many questions unanswered. >> and vacation payouts may go away for some county workners the bay area. but will saving money now cost for later. >> and as the nuclear crisis escalates, is the growing fear about radiation warranted? s we have more. heather. >> this is all about making sure more than 1800 miles of transition lines are operating a more than 1800 miles of pge said they located test records for 91% of its transition lines installed in densely populated areas after july, 1961. but it found
this is japan then and japan today. a child then and a child today. as this generation of japanese say, there is a different kind of strength you learn after you survive something terrible. and, of course, so many americans coming in to help with the rescue tonight. that's "world news" from japan. don't forget, we're always online at abcnews.com. and "nightline" will be here later tonight. we hope you have a really good evening. and we'll see all of you back in america....
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the departure will help reduce the demand for food and water in japan. defense department says the voluntary evacuations will continue for the foreseeable future. >> opening statements are underway in the federal perjury trial of barry bonds. he wab indicted 2007 accused of lying to a grand jury for obstruction testifying that he never knowingly took drugs. >> reporter: the first witnesses will be called to the stand shortly. right now the defense is wrapping up opening statements. prosecution spoke earlier today for about 45 minutes. legal analyst dean johnson has been following the trials. >> think the opening statements have to go to the defense. the defense attorney al ruby did what he should have done. he set a theme, barry bonds testified before the grand jury, he employed useful information, he told the truth. he did his best. by contrast, the prosecution gave a long rambling opening statements full of technical terms that might have been more appropriate for the balco case. didn't even mention barry bonds 20 minutes into the statement. >> reporte
the departure will help reduce the demand for food and water in japan. defense department says the voluntary evacuations will continue for the foreseeable future. >> opening statements are underway in the federal perjury trial of barry bonds. he wab indicted 2007 accused of lying to a grand jury for obstruction testifying that he never knowingly took drugs. >> reporter: the first witnesses will be called to the stand shortly. right now the defense is wrapping up opening statements....
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after china and south korea, japan is the third largest exporter of containorized goods to the united states. things like cars and parts, computer and electronic products z these are the people who move thots thoes goods from the port of oakland. >> i've seen a lot of parts. mainly parts and equipment. machinery. agricultural. >> electricity shortages at plants in japan slowed down production, then, there are damaged roads making goods getting goods from point a to b difficult. drivers know they'll feel impact in a few week autos right now, january, february, march is like that. slow. and this year it's going to be more slow than last year. there is a tsunami. we have to wait for that. >> so some james lincoln is with the school of business. >> apple designs and there is assembly done in china. many of those components are japanese he didn't think the impact will be long lasting. toyota acknowledged it's stopped overtime at 13 plants knowing there will be shortages. >> there is delays in shippings and then longer term we'll have to see what it's going to take for them. >> and he didn'
after china and south korea, japan is the third largest exporter of containorized goods to the united states. things like cars and parts, computer and electronic products z these are the people who move thots thoes goods from the port of oakland. >> i've seen a lot of parts. mainly parts and equipment. machinery. agricultural. >> electricity shortages at plants in japan slowed down production, then, there are damaged roads making goods getting goods from point a to b difficult....
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. >> let's take a look at japan. they have earthquake and tsunami and radiation. and what would you rather this? >> this afternoon residents began cutting what may become one if the county approves. the county bigs two weeks before clearing the main road above. and with rain coming this, work today is a race against time. >> worst case this is a fire fire break for the summer. >> and there is a live picture of the shid. a representative looked at the road but haven't passed judgment whether cars will be able to go through there or not. there is another point clarified is that they said two weeks work. the county will take a look at that slide, and he wants to map out where the problem zones are and to find out how stable it s indications are that it is not stable, and they won't begin work until it is stable. the rain storms coming, stability will take a while. abc 7 news. >> wayne, massive job there. thank you very much. jand patel is here on a look at what we can suspect with the next series of storms. >> there is storms possible in the next 48 hours, you can se
. >> let's take a look at japan. they have earthquake and tsunami and radiation. and what would you rather this? >> this afternoon residents began cutting what may become one if the county approves. the county bigs two weeks before clearing the main road above. and with rain coming this, work today is a race against time. >> worst case this is a fire fire break for the summer. >> and there is a live picture of the shid. a representative looked at the road but haven't...
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just got off a flight from japan. david, that flight was packed with americans trying to get out. >> reporter: it sure was, george. we talked to a lot of them, including one couple from north carolina. the husband leaving his job early. they decided it wasn't safe enough. they wanted to be back home with their family in north carolina. and the americans who were on this flight, it was a commercial flight, all made their decision to get out before they heard from the state department. but we learned right there at the airport just outside of tokyo, this is a difficult decision for many families, who stays and who goes. just as we begin to talking a to todd of atlanta. your son's saying bye, daddy. >> bye, buddy. >> daddy? >> yes. >> are you going to be sad? >> reporter: it turns out, his boys had something far more important to say. good-bye. they were waving to their dad, leaving japan for a break from school with their mother. he is staying behind for work with coca-cola. is it tough to say good-bye to them without k
just got off a flight from japan. david, that flight was packed with americans trying to get out. >> reporter: it sure was, george. we talked to a lot of them, including one couple from north carolina. the husband leaving his job early. they decided it wasn't safe enough. they wanted to be back home with their family in north carolina. and the americans who were on this flight, it was a commercial flight, all made their decision to get out before they heard from the state department. but...
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in japan, u.s. naval barges carrying fresh water are heading to the nuclear plant to help workers remove water that is contaminated with dangerously high levels of radiation. japan's nuclear agency says radiation in the seawater just off shore of the plant spiked to more than 1,200 times higher than normal. experts are still trying to determine whether there's been a breach in one of the reactors. the earthquake and tsunami has slowed down production and shipping of japanese goods that come to the u.s. so much so that this tanker from japan was the first to arrive at the port of oakland yesterday since the disaster two weeks ago. abc 7 reports on the economic impact ever since. >> after china and south korea, japan is the third largest exporter of containerized goods to the united states. things like cars and auto parts and electronics. these are the people that move those goods from the port of oakland. >> i've seen a lot of auto parts, mainly parts and machinery ago cultur machinery ago cultural.
in japan, u.s. naval barges carrying fresh water are heading to the nuclear plant to help workers remove water that is contaminated with dangerously high levels of radiation. japan's nuclear agency says radiation in the seawater just off shore of the plant spiked to more than 1,200 times higher than normal. experts are still trying to determine whether there's been a breach in one of the reactors. the earthquake and tsunami has slowed down production and shipping of japanese goods that come to...
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. >> eric: people gathered to pray for japan at the university of san francisco last night. they lit candles to honor those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. they a japanese study program. students and professors recorded video messages in their counterparts in japan and vowed to help with the recovery in any way they can. >> kristen: the rain coming in was really dumping. it's going to be a little better. >> ponding is going to be the biggest concern as the rain will let up eventually especially over the next couple of hours. if you are leaving right now, you can see how heavy the rain is. as we look emeryville. good morning to you. light wednesday, 4:51. you can see light to moderate rain from napa, richmond all the way down to sausalito, san francisco to half moon bay and over along concord, walnut creek pleasant hill heading down to alamo. you can see the back edge of the steadier rain already starting to move ashore in sonoma county. it's pretty mild when you step out. temperatures in the 40s to low 50s. showers, thunder, breezy and cool today. we transition to sh
. >> eric: people gathered to pray for japan at the university of san francisco last night. they lit candles to honor those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. they a japanese study program. students and professors recorded video messages in their counterparts in japan and vowed to help with the recovery in any way they can. >> kristen: the rain coming in was really dumping. it's going to be a little better. >> ponding is going to be the biggest concern as the rain will...
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exports to japan rising. in 2010, we exported 3.4 billion worth of goods to japan, mainly meat, fruits and vegetables. >> we buy much more from them than they buy -- buy from us. so i don't think you'd see much of a dent in terms of u.s. exports. >> toyota now says it will resume production of the prius and other hybrids. honda says it cannot assemble cars because of a lack of auto parts. a new gallup poll of likely republican primary voters shows sarah palin's support is fading. just 12% of republicans and republican leaning independents say they would support her in a 2012 white house run. that's down 4% from a month ago. arkansas governor mike huckabee is the favorite with 19% support. massachusetts governor mitt romney is third with 15%. this morning, there's friction and frustration in sacramento over the state budget. the governor and republicans are at odds over spending cuts and taxes. issues that have ordinary californians stuck in the middle. abc 7's capital correspondent nanette miranda has the lat
exports to japan rising. in 2010, we exported 3.4 billion worth of goods to japan, mainly meat, fruits and vegetables. >> we buy much more from them than they buy -- buy from us. so i don't think you'd see much of a dent in terms of u.s. exports. >> toyota now says it will resume production of the prius and other hybrids. honda says it cannot assemble cars because of a lack of auto parts. a new gallup poll of likely republican primary voters shows sarah palin's support is fading....
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he made jokes about the disaster in japan. tasteless jokes. >> unbelievable news and disturbing news about a member of the charlie's angels cast. charlie sheen couldn't stay out of "the skinny" long. Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑ ♪ skinny so skinny >>> well, this was a big talker on facebook with our facebook fans yesterday. this gilbert gottfried comments, he made tasteless jokes about the tsunami in japan. some kind of joke he tweeted about, you know, a just broke up with my girlfriend but as the japanese say, another one will float by. really tasteless -- >> in japan, the beach comes to you, you don't go to the beach. >> he was the voice of aflac duck and they stepped in and said, not funny and canned him. he apologized saying, i sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in japan. i meant no disrespect and my thoughts are with victims and their families. on top of that, some folks have rushed to his side saying, wait a minute, this isn't right, including joan rivers and howard stern. h
he made jokes about the disaster in japan. tasteless jokes. >> unbelievable news and disturbing news about a member of the charlie's angels cast. charlie sheen couldn't stay out of "the skinny" long. Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑ ♪ skinny so skinny >>> well, this was a big talker on facebook with our facebook fans yesterday. this gilbert gottfried comments, he made tasteless jokes about the tsunami in japan. some kind of joke he tweeted about, you know, a just broke up with my...
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government employees in japan. of course, this is an indication now of this growing threat. >> absolutely. military helicopters have been dropping water on the crippled nuclear plant to try to cool the overheated reactors. but is it too little too late? a lot of people asking that exact question. >> no doubt about that. and then later, just what is it like working inside that plant? we'll try to understand the difficult job those workers are facing and how they're also putting their lives on the line. >> unbelievable. >>> we do begin with herculean effort to get control of that stricken nuclear reactor. military helicopters are dumping seawater on it. >> the last-ditch effort comes as the u.s. says the crisis is much more serious than japanese officials there are willing to acknowledge. akiko fujita is live in osaka with the latest. akiko? >> reporter: good morning to you. as you mentioned, the u.s. state department has urged residents who live here in japan and also especially those who live within 50 miles of the
government employees in japan. of course, this is an indication now of this growing threat. >> absolutely. military helicopters have been dropping water on the crippled nuclear plant to try to cool the overheated reactors. but is it too little too late? a lot of people asking that exact question. >> no doubt about that. and then later, just what is it like working inside that plant? we'll try to understand the difficult job those workers are facing and how they're also putting their...
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>> japan. >> reporter: we saved him right there. but we did ask about that abercrombie bag. >> china. >> reporter: made in china. so, you came all this way from germany -- >> to buy stuff from china. >> reporter: to buy stuff from china. that's an understatement. because 98% of the clothes bought in this country are made overseas. china, by far, the leader. leaving just 2% made here in america. you may remember when "world news" recently traveled to china, to the town that makes one-third of the world's socks. chen gulfan and her husband showed me a picture of their son. he is living back with his grandparents. they see him once a year, so that they can work in the factory, making $14 a day, $270 a month. clothing workers here, $88 a day, $1,760 a month. how could we ever compete with those socks and other items? would we want to? >> i'm not sure it's feasible to compete with china. what we are good at is the production of advanced goods. >> reporter: when it comes to clothing, he means labs like this one at the north face in califo
>> japan. >> reporter: we saved him right there. but we did ask about that abercrombie bag. >> china. >> reporter: made in china. so, you came all this way from germany -- >> to buy stuff from china. >> reporter: to buy stuff from china. that's an understatement. because 98% of the clothes bought in this country are made overseas. china, by far, the leader. leaving just 2% made here in america. you may remember when "world news" recently traveled to...
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and waterin' side a nuclear reactor in japan is said tore radiation levels 10 million times higher than normal. thanks for joining us, i'm caroline tyler. san francisco police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in a parking lot near a nightclub early this morning. it was just about closing time when a man was shot near club 6 on sixth street between mission and market streets. police say a friend tried to drive the man to a hospital, but got lost a few blocks away. an am ambulance took over taking the victim to a san francisco hospital where police say he later died. we have no information yet on a suspect or a motive. >> well, you know, we've had quite a spell of wet, windy weather, but it's looking dry this morning so far anyway. here's our meteorologist, lisa, with the accuweather forecast. good morning. >> good morning, caroline. take a look at our season to date so far. santa rosa with 26 inches of rain. and even san jose 100% of normal. got plenty of rainfall for the season, and we will be look at a little more coming today. live doppler 7hd shows a little rain wel
and waterin' side a nuclear reactor in japan is said tore radiation levels 10 million times higher than normal. thanks for joining us, i'm caroline tyler. san francisco police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in a parking lot near a nightclub early this morning. it was just about closing time when a man was shot near club 6 on sixth street between mission and market streets. police say a friend tried to drive the man to a hospital, but got lost a few blocks away. an am...
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. >> reporter: and the plate was from japan. >> yes. >> reporter: is there anything made in america on this table? >> does not appear to be. >> reporter: hey, landon. even the children's rooms. what about your texas hat here? >> let's see. bangladesh. >> reporter: so this is your room, huh, and little ellis and her prized american girl dolls. right there, what does it say made in -- >> china. >> reporter: ellis is checking her living room. what about barbies. where is your couch made from? >> right here, see. >> reporter: china. you might laugh, but in the 1960s, 9 out of every 10 products americans bought were made in america. today more than half of what we buy is foreign made. so we wondered, could the useries manage without any foreign made products at all? so we're going you if you would leave your own house in our hands, and they did. >> bye, david. >> reporter: you're really going to leave me with your house. >> it's all yours. >> reporter: take one last look. just me and the dog left. but as the useries drove away, they had no idea what they already learned was just the tip of
. >> reporter: and the plate was from japan. >> yes. >> reporter: is there anything made in america on this table? >> does not appear to be. >> reporter: hey, landon. even the children's rooms. what about your texas hat here? >> let's see. bangladesh. >> reporter: so this is your room, huh, and little ellis and her prized american girl dolls. right there, what does it say made in -- >> china. >> reporter: ellis is checking her living room....
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. >>> in japan operates to of a troubled nuclear power plant reported a huge spike in radiation levels was a mistake. a radiation level 1 million times before normal was said to be recorded by the plant worker. the report said the man was so alarmed he took off before taking a second read to go confirm. power play officials just announced the number is not credible. they say they are sorry for the mistake. officials say they are taking another sample to get accurate levels, but they don't know when the results are going to be announced. high levels of radiation in the levels of another reactor were tested on thursday, leading plant officials to believe there may be a breach in that reactor score. >>> the first woman to be nominated for vice president passed away yesterday. back in 1984 walter mondale chose geraldine ferrero, a little-known member of congress from queens, new york to be his running mate. it happened here in san francisco at the democratic national convention. they lost by a landslide but ferrero showed how a mother and grandmother could balance her life at home and be a
. >>> in japan operates to of a troubled nuclear power plant reported a huge spike in radiation levels was a mistake. a radiation level 1 million times before normal was said to be recorded by the plant worker. the report said the man was so alarmed he took off before taking a second read to go confirm. power play officials just announced the number is not credible. they say they are sorry for the mistake. officials say they are taking another sample to get accurate levels, but they...
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the plate from japan. is there anything on the table made in america? >> it doesn't appear that way. >> reporter: what about the texas hat here? >> let's see. bangladesh. >> reporter: and little ellis. the prized american girl dolls. what does it say? made in -- >> china. >> reporter: 9 of 10 products in the '60s that americans brought were made in america. today, more than half of what we buy is foreign made. we wondered, could the usrys make it without any foreign products at all? we're going to ask you, will you leave us with your house in my hands? and they did. >> bye, david. >> reporter: you're really going to leave me with your house? >> it's all yours. >> reporter: back in the house. it was every room of the house. night stands from indonesia. the lamp, china. this is where it's all going. anything foreign made right in here. the stove, ripped out. the refrigerator, gone. the piano. that is a heavy piano. and every inch of the trailer filled. with the sun setting, the usrys were about to return to this. and this. and this. the living room, with
the plate from japan. is there anything on the table made in america? >> it doesn't appear that way. >> reporter: what about the texas hat here? >> let's see. bangladesh. >> reporter: and little ellis. the prized american girl dolls. what does it say? made in -- >> china. >> reporter: 9 of 10 products in the '60s that americans brought were made in america. today, more than half of what we buy is foreign made. we wondered, could the usrys make it without any...